To celebrate Spring Day, the Drive 959 team took on an ice bath challenge. Zuko Komisa Glen Lewis, Kgomotso and Skhumba take on ice bath challenge In a chilly, yet invigorating, tribute to Spring Day, the team from Drive 959 radio station swapped out the traditional water-pouring for a much more frigid challenge: an ice bath endurance test. The daring feat saw three of the station's presenters brave the freezing […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Anonymous finds herself in a heartbreaking and difficult position. She caught her husband cheating on multiple occasions, and when she turned to her father-in-law for help, he admitted he had already tried to intervene and advised her to leave. Earlier this year, she finally reached her breaking point, packed her belongings, and moved out with her daughter. In retaliation, her husband stopped providing financial […]
Zuko Komisa Image | GCIS The South African Communist Party (SACP) has removed Gwede Mantashe from its Central Committee due to his repeated and unexplained absences from meetings. This decision comes amid rising tensions within the Tripartite Alliance as the SACP prepares to contest the 2026 local elections independently. SACP spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana stated that Mantashe's failure to attend meetings or provide apologies led to the decision, citing his many […]
Zuko Komisa The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that social grant payments for September 2025 will begin this week, starting with older persons, followed by disability and children's grants. From 1 September, all new grant applications will require biometric data to be submitted through an electronic Know Your Client (eKYC) system to enhance security and accountability. This new initiative is aimed at improving risk controls and ensuring […]
Zuko Komisa Image | City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS)/X Six people have died after their car plunged into the Zonkizizwe River along the R550 in Ekurhuleni on Saturday night. Ekurhuleni emergency services recovered the vehicle and its occupants, but all were tragically declared dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with the identities of the victims yet to be released. […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @kayanews/ X Phethe Simiao, a 25-year-old Mozambican national, has been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of six-year-old Amantle Samane. Simiao pleaded guilty to the charges, which also included contravening the Immigration Act, at the Johannesburg High Court. The victim's body was found in the accused's shack in Orlando, Soweto, in October of last year. A 25-year-old Mozambican national, Phethe Simiao, […]
Zuko Komisa Image | AfricaFactsZone/X The NYDA has clarified that its collaboration with Scorpion Kings was a non-financial partnership aimed at empowering youth in the creative sector, not an endorsement paid for by the agency. The initiative provided young people with practical experience in event management, offering them a pathway to careers in the arts and entertainment industries. This collaboration is part of a broader NYDA strategy to address the […]
MultiChoice has reinstated a number of veteran comedian Leon Schuster’s older films on DStv and Showmax. Zuko Komisa Image | Leon Schuster/ Facebook MultiChoice has reversed its 2020 decision to remove several of Leon Schuster’s older films from its streaming platforms, DStv and Showmax. The titles, which include Sweet 'n Short, Oh Schucks, It's Schuster, and Mr Bones, were initially banned during the Black Lives Matter movement. The controversy stemmed […]
Zuko Komisa prisoner in jail A 28-year-old man in Limpopo has been sentenced to an effective 30 years in prison for the rape of three teenagers. Freddy Moraka Modibedi was convicted of multiple counts of kidnapping, robbery, and rape, which occurred in separate incidents in September 2022. The Polokwane High Court ordered that the sentences for the individual crimes would run concurrently, resulting in the lengthy prison term. A 28-year-old […]
Feel good about feeling good! That's exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana.
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The world of business is simplified for you by Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi. This fast-paced award-winning business show talks to the corporate giants as well as up and coming entrepreneurs about their wins and challenges. Gugulethu invites guests to offer their analyses of markets and economies, and also delves into issues of personal financial wellness. Kaya Biz airs Mondays to Thursdays 18h00 to 19h00.
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Point of View with Phemelo Motene delves into the day’s current affairs, touches on real issues that affect people’s daily lives and shares expert advice on questions posed by the audience. Mondays to Thursdays 20:00 to 22:00.
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End your day on a high, wrapped in energy that helps you truly unwind. Mablerh doesn’t just host a night show he reimagines it, flipping conventional radio on its head and creating a space that celebrates the codeswitcher spirit
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Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
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He has held it down in the world of mid-morning radio with the best music, riveting topics, brilliant mixes and interesting guests. Every weekday, The Best T proves why he is the BEST by connecting to you like only your bro or favourite uncle could. He lets his listeners dictate the songs they want to hear in the ever-popular Top 10 at 10, and his Three Teaspoons never run out. Catch The Best T in the City Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 to 12h00.
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